Cairo, Georgia Population 2022
Cairo is a city located in Grady County Georgia. Cairo has a 2020 population of 10,293. It is also the county seat of Grady County. Cairo is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,179 in 2010.
The average household income in Cairo is $48,058 with a poverty rate of 22.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $752 per month, and the median house value is $115,300. The median age in Cairo is 38.4 years, 33.1 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
Cairo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cairowas:
- White: 48.60%
- Black or African American: 45.45%
- Two or more races: 4.35%
- Native American: 1.09%
- Asian: 0.39%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.12%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,566 | 48.60% |
| Black or African American | 4,270 | 45.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 102 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.12% |
| Two or More Races | 409 | 4.35% |
Cairo Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,607 | 2.58 | 49.2 |
| Married | 1,302 | 3.49 | 67.7 |
| Male | 189 | 3.57 | 14.3 |
| Female | 640 | 3.56 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 1,476 | 1.23 | 45 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 658 | 10.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 693 | 11.16% |
| High School Graduate | 2,295 | 36.96% |
| Some College | 1,307 | 21.05% |
| Associates Degree | 475 | 7.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 452 | 7.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 330 | 5.31% |
Cairo Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 27 | 19 | 8 |
| White | 2,881 | 2,628 | 558 |
| Native American | 102 | 70 | 17 |
| Black | 2,543 | 1,956 | 168 |
| 2+ Races | 350 | 98 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 675 | 186 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.63%.
$29,779
Average Earnings
$32,962
Average Male
$26,210
Average Female
Cairo Language by Age
Cairo Language
87.57% of Cairo residents speak only English, while 12.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.08% of the population.
Cairo Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,208 | 390 | 32.28% |
| Black | 4,230 | 1,096 | 25.91% |
| Multiple | 365 | 79 | 21.64% |
| White | 3,750 | 590 | 15.73% |
| Other | NaN% |
22.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.35%
Male Poverty Rate
20.66%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cairo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cairo is Hispanic, with 32.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cairo is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.12%.
Cairo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Cairo Married by Age and Sex
Cairo Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Cairo Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 285 | 8.10% |
| Black | 316 | 10.58% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 5.43% |
Cairo Veterans by Education
14.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.35%
Born in Cairo
92.40%
Native Born
7.60%
Foreign Born
7.37%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.40% of Cairo residents were born in the United States, with 73.35% having been born in Georgia. 7.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 3,169 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 4,653 | 1,484 | 3.92% |
| 1950 | 5,577 | 924 | 1.83% |
| 1960 | 7,427 | 1,850 | 2.91% |
| 1970 | 8,061 | 634 | 0.82% |
| 1980 | 8,777 | 716 | 0.85% |
| 1990 | 9,035 | 258 | 0.29% |
| 2000 | 9,239 | 204 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 9,607 | 368 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 9,664 | 57 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 9,721 | 57 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 9,778 | 57 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 9,835 | 57 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 9,892 | 57 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 9,949 | 57 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 10,006 | 57 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 10,063 | 57 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 10,120 | 57 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 10,179 | 59 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 10,236 | 57 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 10,293 | 57 | 0.56% |